Hayes, Isaac
Shaft
Rare & Collectible Vinyl Records

1971 2LP Gatefold Original. An All-Time Classic. "Shaft" is a soundtrack album for the 1971 film of the same name, composed and performed by Isaac Hayes. The film "Shaft" was a groundbreaking blaxploitation film directed by Gordon Parks and starring Richard Roundtree as the titular character. The film's score, composed by Hayes, was a mix of soul, funk, and jazz, and featured Hayes' distinctive vocals and instrumental arrangements. The album, which includes the hit single "Theme from 'Shaft'", won the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score in 1971, making Hayes the first African American to win an Academy Award in a non-acting category. "Shaft" was a landmark album in the history of soul and funk music, and it propelled Isaac Hayes to international stardom. The album has since been recognized as a classic and has been included in many "best of" lists, including Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time.